Here some things you can do to help:
- Learn about First Nation pubic libraries and the strategic plan, Our Way Forward by
visiting www.ourwayforward.ca
- Tell your friends, neighbours, family and co-workers about First Nation public libraries
- Promote our public service announcements (PSAs). Make them available to your library’s users. If you have connections to your local media, ask them to show the PSAs or give us their contact information and we can follow up.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper
- Write your MP – for a list of current members of Parliament see
www.parl.gc.ca
- Write or email the Hon. Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, House of
Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 ; Strahl.C@parl.gc.ca
- Write your MPP – for a list with addresses for all MPPs
see www.ontario.ca
- Write or email the Hon. Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism and Culture, 900 Bay Street, 5th Floor,
Mowat Block, Toronto ON M7A 1L2; info.mcl@ontario.ca
- Write or email the Hon. Chris Bentley, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, 400-160 Bloor St. E., Toronto ON M7A 2E6;
- Stay in touch with the committee. Copy us on your letters and emails and let us know how you are using the PSAs.
Copy your letters and emails to Speak Up project chair:
Kitty Gale, Big Grassy First Nation Public Library
P.O. Box 453
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0
bglibrary@bgfn.on.ca